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May 21, 2024
Saving a Rare Rhododendron Species
By Kara Grady, Conservation Horticulture Assistant, NOWCorps
Saving the locally extinct, Bog Labrador Tea Rhododendron. What does the future hold for this bog-loving species of native rhododendron? more
May 17, 2024
It’s Poppin’: May 17th
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
Holden Arboretum While the rhododendrons and azaleas as still the show, I’ll start this week by showing you several of our late spring bloomers that are opening now in the... more
May 16, 2024
Cleveland Botanical Garden is Ready for Summer Sunshine with New Displays, Experiences & Events
(CLEVELAND) May 16, 2024 – The Cleveland Botanical Garden comes to beautiful life this summer with new sights and experiences all season long. A full calendar of summer events awaits... more
May 16, 2024
Spend Summer at Holden Arboretum with Pollinator Express, Concerts in the Forest, Firefly Hikes and More
(KIRTLAND) May 16, 2024 – The Holden Arboretum welcomes the summer season with a new railroad exhibit Pollinator Express, a calendar filled with outdoor events and experiences, and gorgeous grounds... more
May 10, 2024
It’s Poppin’: May 10th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Calling all azalea admirers! This is the weekend to visit the Holden Arboretum or the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Our azaleas are in their prime and boasting an excellent display this... more
May 9, 2024
It’s Poppin’: Leach Research Station
By Kara Grady, Conservation Horticulture Assistant, NOWCorps
It’s spring, which means that plants are popping at the David G. Leach Research Station! Home to Holden’s premiere rhododendron and azalea collection, our site near the shore of Lake... more
May 3, 2024
It’s Poppin’: May 3rd
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
Does it feel like summer yet? We sure have had a run of warm weather, and this has jump started our blooms. At the botanical garden, the trees are looking... more
April 26, 2024
It’s Poppin’: April 26th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Welcome back to It’s Poppin’, and happy Arbor Day! Although it’s been a chilly week, it hasn’t stopped our gardens from poppin’. Enjoy the warmer weather this weekend and come... more
April 24, 2024
Leapin’ Lupines!
By Dawn Gerlica, Senior Horticulturist
Renovating the Sand Prairie in the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden It’s not quite the phrase from the musical, ‘Annie’, but it does convey the shock of the renovation work... more
April 19, 2024
It’s Poppin’: April 19th
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
It’s absolutely poppin’ out there! Don’t let the grey skies keep you from a technicolored adventure this weekend. At the Cleveland Botanical Garden, it’s tulip time! Yes, there are other... more
April 18, 2024
Pollinators are Pulling into the Station at the Holden Arboretum this Summer
April 16, 2024 (KIRTLAND) – Pollinators are pulling into the station at the Holden Arboretum. Get ready to be inspired by an imaginative world of miniature trains and botanical structures... more
April 12, 2024
It’s Poppin’: April 12th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
It has been an unforgettable week for northeast Ohio! Whether you were downtown or in the suburbs on Monday afternoon, at 3:13pm we were all gazing skyward to witness the... more
April 11, 2024
Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden Celebrate Arbor Day with FREE Admission, Tree Seedling Giveaway, & More
April 11, 2024 (CLEVELAND) – Get ready to show your love of trees in honor of this year’s Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, 2024. The Cleveland Botanical Garden... more
April 10, 2024
Delighting in Daffodils
By Stefanie Verish, Horticulturist
On these gray-cast and chilly days of early spring, bright spatterings of daffodils are like displaced sunshine, coaxing from us hope and smiles for fairer days to come. They stand... more
April 5, 2024
It’s Poppin’: April 5th
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
Spring blooms arrived early this year, but then cold weather set in and pressed pause on our floral displays. The recent heavy rains and cool temperatures mean that spring is... more
April 2, 2024
Ohio’s Native Rhododendrons
By Kara Grady, Conservation Horticulture Assistant, NOWCorps
I love native plants, especially the prairie plants of my home state, Iowa. So when I first moved out to Ohio, I knew I’d be learning the new names and... more
March 29, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 29th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Welcome back! It’s still early spring and the gardens are starting to ramp up. Here are some new blooms to check out at both of our campuses this weekend: Holden... more
March 29, 2024
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Ruth Patrick
By Brianna Shepherd, Research Specialist
Since 1985, the presidents of the United States have issued a proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month. This special dedication is to honor the contributions and special achievements of... more
March 26, 2024
Planting Natives: How to do it and why it’s important
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
While gardening activities may be limited this time of year in northeast Ohio, it’s the perfect season for starting native plants from seed. Following the recently concluded National Invasive Species... more
March 22, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 22nd
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
Spring is here! After a warm weekend, temperatures dropped quickly, but you’ll be surprised at all the blooms poppin’ at both our campuses! Here’s our weekly guide of where to... more
March 22, 2024
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Rachel Carson
By Brianna Shepherd, Research Specialist
Since 1985, the presidents of the United States have issued a proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month. This special dedication is to honor the contributions and special achievements of... more
March 21, 2024
Let’s Celebrate the Forest Today
By Rachel Kappler, PhD, Great Lakes Basin Forest Health Collaborative (GLB FHC) Coordinator
It is the International Day of Forests, a day to celebrate local forests and this year’s theme is Forestry and Innovation. You might be surprised to find out that Holden... more
March 15, 2024
Holden Forests & Gardens Receives $1.8M to Expand Forest Landowner Support in the Great Lakes Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (CLEVELAND) March 15, 2024 – Holden Forests & Gardens today announced that it received $1.8 million from the USDA Forest Service as a part of the nearly $145 million... more
March 15, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 15th
By Alex Faidiga, Plant Recorder
It’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for… It’s Poppin’! You may have noticed that things seem to be blooming a bit earlier than usual this year, and... more
March 14, 2024
Holden Award in Plant & Environmental Science Encourages Next Generation of Scientists
By Juliana S. Medeiros, PhD, Plant Biologist
Researchers at HF&G are dedicated to training and inspiring the next generation of scientists, and as part of this we are proud to contribute the Holden Forests & Gardens Special... more
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